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GOAT Tour kicks off as Lionel Messi arrives in Kolkata

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GOAT Tour Kicks Off As Lionel Messi Arrives In Kolkata

By IANS News December 13, 2025 • 09:22 AM View: 1254

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport: The much awaited GOAT Tour India 2025 kicked off as Lionel Messi's arrived at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata on Saturday.

Along with Messi, his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, who joined the Argentine legend to wow Indian supporters.

It is only fitting to recognize the contributions his two colleagues do to football amid Messi's mania in the city. In addition to being MLS stars for Miami, Suarez and De Paul are world-renowned figures in the sport.

TAGS GOAT Tour Lionel Messi GOAT Tour India Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport Inter Miami Luis Suarez Rodrigo De Paul De Paul Major League Soccer Salt Lake Stadium Lake Town West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Sourav Ganguly Shah Rukh Khan

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